Oak Grove College - Play Leader Vacancy
Closing date: Friday 21st February 2025
Play Leaders form an important part of our staff team, enhancing the lunchtime experience for our students to ensure that the social development of all is promoted, alongside a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle.
We are looking for individuals with some of the following skills, knowledge and experience:
Ability to supervise students during playtime, both indoor and outdoor
Ability and experience leading and running playground games and activities
Ability to engage with students and promote their social development and self esteem· Experience in supporting students giving careful attention to safety and well-being and actively encouraging play
Understanding of behaviour issues and strategies to manage them
Capacity to work flexibly across range of student settings
Effective team working
Fluency in English
Play / Sports leaders qualification
Ability to work with staff to support with Manual Handling issues
A programme of support and training will be offered. Attendance on some training days would be required. Prior experience with students with complex learning needs is preferred but not essential as a programme of support and training will be offered.
Job Title: Play Leader
Contract: 15 hours per week. Term time only (38 weeks + 5.4 weeks holiday pay per year) + some inset days paid as overtime. Temporary until July 2025.
Pay Scale: Grade 3; Points 3-4; £12.45 – £12.65 per hour;
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10.30am – 1.30pm
Start Date: ASAP
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